July 2011 Temple Israel Bulletin

Sivan—Tammuz 5771 PAGE 1JULY 2011

Temple Israel Bulletin

How you can support Temple Israel—page 2

TI Board of Directors Covenant of Service—page 3

Message from Mindy—page 4

Hazon Food Conference —page 5

“Todah Rabah” to our volunteers—page 6

Easy ways to help the Temple—page 7

Cooking for Midway Shelter—page 10

Wanna dance? - page 11

NEW! - Donation coupon—page 15

IN THIS ISSUE

SCHEDULE OF

SHABBAT SERVICES

EREV SHABBAT, July 1:

6:30 PM: Family Shabbat evening ser-vice on the patio.

Torah Portion: Chukkat, Num. 19:1-22:1. Haftarah: Isa. 66:1-24


7:30 PM: Friday Night Chai Shabbatevening serviceTorah Portion: Balak, Num. 22:2-25:9.Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8


7:30 PM: Shabbat evening service withguest Rabbi, Harry Manhoff.Torah Portion: Pinchas, Num. 25:10-30:1. Haftarah: I Kings 18:46-19:21


7:30 PM: Shabbat evening service withTorah reading.

Torah Portion: Mattot, Num. 30:2-32:42.Haftarah: Jer. 1:1-2:3.


7:30 PM: Shabbat eveningservice.

Torah Portion: Masel, Num. 33:1-36:13.Haftarah: Jer. 2:4-28, 3:4

WELCOME TO OUR NEW BOARD

MEMBERS

At our Annual General Meeting on June 15, the following peoplewere named to the Temple Israel Board of Directors:

Karyn Ogorzalek

Ron Soltz

Larry Sussman

The congregation sincerely appreciates the willingness of thesemembers to serve on the Board. Mazel Tov!

TEMPLE ISRAEL BULLETIN

FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY

As you read this article, Iwill be beginning the firstof two consecutive monthsof Sabbatical leave grantedby the Board of Directors(the third will be February,2012). Before leaving the

area, I wanted to make sure that as many of the ar-rangements and details as it is possible to make for theHigh Holy Days would be finished so that I could goaway and really have some “down time.” All of thispreparation has kept the Holy Days and their messagein my consciousness, and as a result, I have been do-ing some thinking about the themes of the High HolyDays that I’d like to share with you.

First among these is the idea of speaking truth topower. In our everyday lives speaking truth to poweris sometimes seen as risky, even foolish, behavior,because the consequences are often unknown in ad-vance, and if the “power” doesn’t like the “truth” youoffer, then the powerful could respond in ways thatcould be counterproductive or harmful in any numberof ways. Yet in our tradition we see numerous exam-ples of this kind of behavior, as far back as the Bible,where Abraham confronts God about the justice ofwiping out the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Laterin the Bible Moses confronts Pharaoh about the plightof the Hebrews. These kinds of Jewish role modelshave been instructive for us as we Jews have foundourselves as (sometimes reluctant) leaders of, or atleast participants in, organizations and movementsthat are dedicated to social change and societal im-provement. Movements such as the Labor Movement,Womens’ Suffrage, the anti-war movements, the GayRights Movement, etc., just to name a few, have allbeen places where Jews have been prominent and inthe forefront of the various calls for justice.

I wonder, though, how often we really see ourselvesas “the power”. In America, power is said to belong tothe people because, in a country under the rule of law,a country based on democratic principles, it is the peo-ple who have the right and the privilege to elect peo-ple to positions of authority, to hold those in authorityaccountable. If or when the people are dissatisfied

with the way elected officials do what they wereelected to do, the people can exercise their power and,through the ballot box, remove others from office andreplace them with those they deem more suitable. Butif we are dissatisfied and do nothing but complainwithout being willing to do what is necessary to rightthings, then we should really forfeit our right to com-plain. In other words, the blame game gets us no-where; it clearly doesn’t offer constructive alternativesto problems, and without positive options there can beno forward movement.

The same is true in our little microcosm of a commu-nity here at Temple Israel. I have sat through almostevery Board meeting at the Temple since I became itsrabbi in 1996, and never have I seen a Board struggleas hard or as long or as diligently in trying to fix along-term problem as I have seen this past year. If youthink your patience was tried as you waited in vain fordues statements, only imagine how frustrating it wasfor the Board to have to say month after month thatthe books were not yet in good enough shape to pro-duce reliable dues statements. For those of you whofinally received statements, many of you found themto be in error, even after all the waiting. And so thefrustration and anger grew on all sides, as accusationsof incompetence – or even malfeasance – began to beheard. As that continued, fingers of blame started topoint in several directions at once. But not one ofthose finger pointers ever offered to help solve theproblems or even offer any positive or practical solu-tions to a seemingly-intractable and perplexing prob-lem. Instead, they prophesied doom.

So I wish to speak truth to power in this, my bully

pulpit. To those members of our congregation who

can with ease tell us that something is wrong, that the

consequences will be dire, and who can, and often try

to, explain who is at fault without offering to assist in

solving the problems, you are not helping. But if and

when you are able and willing to step up to the plate

to offer constructive suggestions in a constructive way

and are willing to help shoulder the burden of keepingContinued on page 6

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

A few years ago the Board ofDirectors created a brit kodeshor sacred covenant with ourmembership. As the fiscalyear 2010-2011 closes out, Ithink it is only appropriate toreintroduce it at the beginningof each new fiscal year. I hopeyou find it meaningful.

TEMPLE ISRAEL OF ALAMEDA BOARD OF DI-RECTORS’ COVENANT OF SERVICE

Do what is right and good in the sight of the Eternal.(Deuteronomy 6:18 )

It is our responsibility as Board Members of TempleIsrael of Alameda to ensure that the synagogue is anethical stronghold in all its pursuits and dealings. We,as Board Members should be guided by kedushah(holiness) in promoting the synagogue’s mission ofsustaining Judaism. Our role is that of “managing thesacred,” by bringing vision, wisdom and dedication toour duties. We, the Board Members of Temple Israelof Alameda, enter into a brit kodesh (sacred cove-nant).

In doing so, we will adhere to the following princi-ples:

CONGREGATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

We, the Board Members of Temple Israel of Alamedaare expected to:

• Set our synagogue’s mission and purpose, goals andstrategic direction and implement these through con-gregational programs and services, working closelywith our clergy and staff.

• Be actively involved in the organizational and com-munal life of our synagogue by frequently attendingworship services, Board and committee meetingsalong with congregational events.

• Be familiar with our congregation’s by-laws, poli-cies and traditions, as well as its financial affairs.

• Ensure sound financial and organizational structureand procedures and exercise fiduciary oversight.

• Be responsive to our congregation’s members, pro-viding support and listening to their needs.

• Strengthen our congregation’s role in the local com-munity, relationship to the URJ and to Israel.

PERSONAL EXPECTATIONS

We, the Board Members of Temple Israel of Alamedaexpect ourselves to:

• Gain spiritual and personal growth through prayerand Jewish study.

• Set an example through personal commitment andactions, serving as role models.

• Use our skills to participate fully and thoughtfully insynagogue governance.

• Work collaboratively with our clergy, professionalstaff, and members of the congregation.

• Act as advocates and positive spokespersons for oursynagogue, its personnel, programs, and policies.

• Embrace tzedakah (righteous action) by financiallysupporting our synagogue to the best of our ability.

• Be part of the creative process of sustaining Jewsand Judaism l’dor v’dor (from generation to genera-tion).

• Be appropriately recognized for our efforts.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We, the Board Members of Temple Israel of Alameda,are accountable for:

• Making decisions based upon Jewish values such asfairness, derech eretz, mutual respect, sensitivity, andopenness.

• Acting with personal honesty and integrity, includ-ing avoiding personal gain and conflict of interest.

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EDUCATION NEWS

Dear Temple Israel Commu-nity:

When I first moved to Cali-fornia I must admit I had a

culture shock. People I met would appear friendly butI heard later that people were taken aback by my style,interpreting my directness as “in your face.” As aNew Yorker, I like to know where things stand. Idon’t generally mince words and I try to say what Ithink. I have learned to couch my opinions in a softersell, but I am told I still have an edge. What can I say?Once a New Yorker…..

What I want to assure you is that my directness shouldnot be interpreted as mean-spirited or uninterested inwhat you have to say. On the contrary, I very muchappreciate hearing what works and what doesn’t workfor you and your children. I am not averse to changingthings up to create a better educational experience.

I encourage you to be direct with me as I am with you.And now is the time to do it. I spend the summermonths adjusting and working on curriculum for eachgrade and for each class and if you have ideas youwant to share with me, please don’t hesitate to get intouch with me about it.

I thought I would be concrete about Religious Schoolexpectations so we all know where we stand:

My expectations of the students

Attending classes every Wednesday and Sunday.

Arriving on time and leaving on time.

Respecting teachers, classmates, myself and the

Rabbi.

Participating and being open to learning.

My expectations of parents

Making sure children attend Religious School

regularly, and arrive and leave on time.

Supporting your child in his/her participation in

class-led Shabbats and attending Friday night ser-

vices.

Attending school-wide events.

Fulfilling parent volunteer hours.

Your expectations of me

Being available to parents and students with ques-

tions or concerns.

Helping children get the most out of their Jewish

education.

Framing the Jewish educational program so con-

tent is relevant and inspiring.

Creating an atmosphere where learning can thrive

and a love for all things Jewish can flourish.

Parents: if I do appear “too in your face”, please knowthat my intentions are good. If my style appears off-putting, know that I am approachable and open to sug-gestion and changes. We are a small school and be-cause we are small, I am in a position to attend to indi-vidual needs and circumstances. If you or your childhas a personal issue that needs addressing, I am herefor you. Feel free to email me or call my cell phoneand we can discuss how you and your child can getyour needs addressed.

I want your child to attend Temple Israel ReligiousSchool happily. I want your child to be turned on andbe proud of their Jewishness. And I want you as par-ents to be assured that your child is getting a top rateJewish education.

Enjoy your summer!

B’Shalom,

Mindy Myers,

[email protected]; 510-593-5285

▲We are interested in increasing the size of the Reli-gious School. If you know of a Jewish child betweenthe ages of 5 – 12 who might be interested in joiningthe school, please give me a call. I would be happy tocontact the family, show them around, and offer thechild a complimentary class.


twelve days before Chanukkah and Christmas(Chanukkah begins on Christmas Eve this year). Morethan a “holy land theme park tour,” our trip is really

depth introduction to Israel, from ancient timesto modern, and from north to south, and east to west.Under the auspices of Da’at Educational Tours and itssubsidiary ARZA World, we receive VIP treatmentfrom the moment we register until we are back in our

Petra, Jordan, where the historical site there has beendesignated one of the new “10 Wonders of the

If you ask any of the guests who have gone on ourprevious trips, they will tell you that they learnedmore than they ever expected in ways they could nothave imagined, and gained a respect for the countryand people of Israel (and its neighbors) that they never

Please join me for what promises to be our best trip

rah). For details, more information, and registration,

rael of Alameda. Alternatively, call me at the office at

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Providing oversight and fiscal responsibility sothat resources are used effectively.

Engaging in regular evaluation of policies, pro-grams, procedures and personnel.

Preserving the dignity of our synagogue, each ofits members and those who serve it.

Supporting both positively and Jewishly the dailywork of our clergy and professional staff.

Creating a safe and welcoming environment, builton trust, for all congregants and employees.

COMMUNICATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY

We, the Board Members of Temple Israel of Alameda,are responsible for:

• Ensuring that matters requiring confidentiality areunequivocally respected.

• Upholding to the highest standards the laws of la-shon harah (idle gossip or slanderous talk).

• Respecting the privacy of deliberations and discus-sions that take place within meetings.

• Communicating openly and truthfully with fellowlay leaders, clergy, professional staff and congregants.

• Ensuring that criticism of policy, positions, pro-grams, or individuals is expressed constructively andaddressed to the appropriate party.

• Ensuring that disagreement relates only to principlesand priorities, not personalities.

RESPECT FOR OTHERS

We, the Board Members of Temple Israel of Alameda,are responsible for:

• Ensuring that everyone involved in synagogue life istreated with kavod (respect).

• Enabling those who are connected with synagoguelife to reach their highest potential.

• Teaching that all are created b’tzelem Elohim (in theimage of God) and that being a Jew is an honor and aprivilege.

• Remembering and reminding others that our goal isunity, not uniformity.

• Ensuring that respect for boundaries, prerogativesand expertise is the norm and that the position/office/calling of the clergy, professional staff and lay leadersis worthy of respect.

It was not with our fathers that Adonai made thiscovenant, but with us, the living, every one of us whois here today.

(Deuteronomy 5: 3)

The privileges and benefits bestowed upon us asBoard members are a blessing, creating the opportu-nity for personal growth through service to the Jewishcommunity. By living a committed Jewish life, eachof us can improve while contributing to tikkun olam(repair of the world).

B’shalom,

Cindy Berk

HAZON FOOD CONFERENCEThe Hazon Food Conference is at the forefront of a national movement that explores the dynamic interplay offood, Jewish traditions and contemporary life. The Hazon Food Conference provides an opportunity to partici-pate in four days of discussions, expert-led sessions, do-it-yourself food workshops, joyful Shabbat celebra-tions, and delicious, consciously prepared kosher food. This year's Conference will be held at UC Davis, anagricultural epicenter and premiere research institution. Food Conference participants will have the opportu-nity for hands-on exploration at the UC Davis Student Farm, Dairy and state-of-the-art Brewing Laboratory.

Regi s t er TODA Y or v i s i t w ww .haz on .o r g / food con fe r enc e to l ea r n more .Bay Area synagogues can receive $50 off the price of registration. Use the discount code "fc50".


TODAH RABAH!Each month, we will be thanking some of our volunteers in the Bulletin. Temple Israel could not functionwithout our hard-working congregants. This month, a big thank you to those who are just ending their termson the board:

Beth Magidson

Carol Parker

Betty Riback

The diversity of your backgrounds brought so much to the board these past few years. We appreciateyou immensely.

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the doors open to a very small synagogue that is struggling in devastating economic times, then I encourageyou to do so.

Because every member of Temple Israel constitutes the “power” that is the community, I, as your rabbi, ad-dress you with the truth that complaining and finger-pointing don’t belong here. Disagreements are welcomeas long as they are expressed in ways that are not destructive or demeaning, and active participation in doingwhat it takes to hold us together and keep us together are always most welcome, too.

In the more than decade and a half that I have served this congregation I have seen how beautiful, strong, lov-ing, nurturing, and vital it can be here. There is absolutely no reason that it should ever be any other way.Please put your positive, best foot forward and help us continue to be the best that we can be.

Shalom,Rabbi Allen B. Bennett


The 90th Anniversary Cookbook is available in the Temple office, or, youcan contact Alison Harris at [email protected] or 510-521-3375 and wewill arrange to get you your copy at a mutually convenient time. The cook-book is just $18.00 and contains many of Temple Israel’s favorite recipesfrom “Fiddler in the Kitchen” as well as new dishes submitted by our mem-bers.

TEM PLE ISRAEL’S

90TH ANNIVERSARY

COOKBOOK

2010

GOT JUNK? CONSIGN ON BEHALF OF TEMPLE ISRAEL!

Things piling up in your house, collecting dust or you're just sick of looking at? Consider consigning themto Second Home Consignment in Alameda under Temple Israel's account. Should they accept your item(s)and it sells, Temple Israel receives 50% of the sales price! This is a terrific way to generate income for thetemple without writing your own donation check.

Second Home is located at 2524 Santa Clara Ave. Phone: 510-523-6642. Consignment drop-off hours areTuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. When bringing in your items, let them know they are forTemple Israel's account. Should you have a large item like furniture to donate please send a photo firstto [email protected] to make sure they have room and interest in the item. Great choices: furniture,antiques, artwork, mirrors, china, glassware, knick-knacks.

This is an ongoing fundraiser so please take items throughout the year when you havesomething to unload. Regift here instead! Let others know they can donate items for theTemple too. Beats holding a yard sale. Thank you for donating your wares for TempleIsrael's benefit. Contact Kimberlee MacVicar to help get your items to the store.

There's still time to sign-up

Temple Israel really needs your enrollment in this important fundraising pro-gram for us: eScrip.com. We are actively enrolling families in this programthat greatly helps us make ends meet on a monthly basis. Please take a momentto visit www.escrip.com and register your Safeway Club Card and possiblyyour debit and/or credit cards should you choose. When you register your

Safeway card you can be contributing up to 4% of your shopping bill to the temple at no extra cost to you.

While signing up, join eScrip's Dining Rewards Program by registering your credit or debit cards and you'll begiving the temple a percentage of your dining tab at select restaurants including Cere Una Volta, Pasta Pelican,Tomatina's and Habanas.

Temple Israel is listed with our group name "Temple Israel Alameda" and our group i.d. is 137117041. Thankyou for supporting Temple Israel with eScrip.com. It only takes a few minutes. It's worth it.

Kimberlee MacVicar


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNES-DAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

18:45 AM Jazzer-cise

5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

6:30 PM Shabbatevening service onthe patio, weatherpermitting

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Office Closed8:45 AM Jazzer-cise

5:15 PM AAmeeting

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5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

8:00 PM Bandrehearsal


4:00 PM HebrewSchool

5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

7:00 PM RitualCommittee Meet-ing

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5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

7:30 PM FridayNight Shabbatservice with music.

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5:15 PM AAmeeting

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7:00 PM RabbiSearch Committeemeeting


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8:45 AM Jazzer-cise

10:00 AM Mid-way Shelter Cook-ing

5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

7:00 PM Board ofDirectors meeting

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5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

7:30 PM Shabbatevening service ledby Rabbi HarryManhoff

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319:30 AM Minyan& Bagel Breakfast

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JULY 2011


AUGUST 2011

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNES-DAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY


5:15 PM AAmeeting

5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

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:45 AM Jazzercise

5:15 PM Jazzer-cise



5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

7:00 PM RitualCommittee meet-ing

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5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

6:30 PM Shabbatevening service onthe patio

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8:45 AM Jazzer-cise

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5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

7:00 PM Board ofDirectors meeting

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5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

7:30 PM FridayNight Shabbatservice led by theYouth Group

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5:15 PM AAmeeting

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7:00 PM RabbiSearch Committeemeeting


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10:00 AM Mid-way Shelter Cook-ing

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7:30 PM Shabbatevening service ledby Rabbi HarryManhoff

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7:30 PM Shabbatevening servicewith Torah reading

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289:30 AM Minyan& Bagel Breakfast

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5:15 PM AAmeeting

5:15 PM Jazzer-cise


5:15 PM Jazzer-cise

318:00 PM Bandrehearsal withdancing


THE MIDWAY SHELTER COOKING PROJECT

The Temple Israel Dinner Cooks are proud to have been preparing dinner once a month for the residents of theMidway Shelter for the past several years. Many religious and community organizations in Alameda take partin this activity, so that the women and children who are putting their lives back together at the Shelter get anourishing, healthy dinner each day.

In June, Bev Blatt, Nancy Freed, Gretel Gates, Mary Gold, and Alison Harris prepared and delivered ham-burgers with sliced tomatoes and onions, buns, and condiments, cole slaw, barbecued beans, cookie bars, andjuice. Due to a space conflict that day, we cooked in Alison’s kitchen that day. We always have a good timevisiting with each other and catching up on each others’ lives while we cook! And, as Mary Gold frequentlysays, “Many hands make work light”!

We cook on the third Wednesday of each month. Our next cooking session will be on June 15. Four or fivevolunteers are needed, and if you’d like to help, please contact Alison Harris at 521-3375 or [email protected].

OFFICE HOURSRabbi Allen B. Bennett is generally in the office:

10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays,

9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays,

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays,

and Sundays during Hebrew and ReligiousSchool hours.

The office is open from 9:00—Noon on Monday, Tues-day, Thursday, and Friday.

In July and August, while Rabbi Bennett is on sabbati-cal, Rabbi Harry Manhoff is covering emergencies. Hecan be reached at (510)357-8505.

YOUR TEMPLE ISRAEL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Cindy BerkTreasurer—Jacob Lustig

Fundraising— Kimberlee MacVicar & JenWhatley

Operations – Eric StrimlingRitual— Suzi Scher

Membership—Charley Weiland

Karyn Ogorzalek

Ron Soltz

Larry Sussman


Big Band Concert/Dance

in Alameda Every Last Wednesday of the Month

Come and listen/dance to Dave’s Swingtime Big Band playing the hits from the 30’s to the

60’s.

18 piece big band plus a female vocalist performs east and west coast swing, rumbas,

waltzes, cha chas, tangos, night club two-step and a few surprises!

Every last Wednesday of the Month

Temple Israel 3183 Mecartney Road

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

$5.00 donation requested

For further details call Dave at 510-521-1349 or Email: [email protected]

JAZZERCISE OFFERING SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO TEMPLE ISRAELMEMBERS!

Jazzercise on Bay Farm Island would like to offer any Temple Israel member a 25% EFT discount on ourmonthly membership. Jazzercise does not offer this discount to anyone else because our prices are so low.This is a special offer for Temple members only.

Normally Jazzercise is $40.00 per month, which is already a greatvalue. At 25% off, Temple members are being offered an extraordi-nary fitness value. Jazzercise hopes you will take advantage of it.

Please let Karen Park know if you have any questions. The Templeoffice cannot answer any questions you may have.

Karen ParkJAZZERCISE

-on-BAY FARM ISLAND -and- TWIN TOWERS CHURCH GYM

510-865-2213


CONTRIBUTIONS

GENERAL FUND

David and Jennifer Forshaw In honor of the naming of their daughter

Paul Albert In memory of Sylvia and Robert Albert

Damian Smyth

ONEG SHABBAT

Eric Strimling

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Judith Albert In memory of Eleanor Peters and Elizabeth Kirkland

Mike and Betty Riback In memory of Harry Riback, Beatrice Riback, Michael DeHaan, DanGreen, & Ann Green

Helen Kutin In memory of Wayne Vaundell & Samuel Kutin

Monica Moore In appreciation

GUNTHER GATES MEMORIAL FUND

Margie Gates In memory of Manfred Gates

These donations were received between May 1 and June 17, 2011.


YAHRZEITS

July 1Rachel Hellman 6/25Ludwig Ottenheimer 6/25Beatrice Riback 6/25Robert Albert 6/26Edward Sawyer 6/26 Sivan 24Michael Dehaan 6/27Alma Unger 6/27Sylvia Albert 6/28 Sivan 26Frank Guber 6/30 Sivan 28Saul Wolff Jacobs 6/30

Anita Gold 7/1

Robert Martin Silver 7/1

Wayne Lewis Vaundell 7/1

July 8

Mala Gruber 7/2 Sivan 30

Peter Mihalovici 7/2

Sam Karelitz 7/5 Tammuz 3

Lila Rafalaf 7/5

Shirley Kopel 7/6

Samuel Ragent 7/6

David Louis Frankel 7/7

Renee Stehman 7/7

Shirley Friedman 7/8

David Meibach 7/8

Kathleen Ondo 7/8

Herta Shapiro 7/8

Rebekah Todtfeld 7/8

July 15

David Creque 7/10 Tammuz 8

Ethel Kraus 7/10

Marta Hankin 7/11 Tammuz 9

Irene Page 7/12

Jacob Paget 7/12

William Fleisch 7/13

Ella Freund 7/13

Frank Jacobs 7/14

Rhoda Kapchan 7/14

Meyer Tenenbaum 7/14 Tammuz 12

David Creque 7/15

Anna Kobran 7/15

July 22

Nathan Berel 7/16 Tammuz 14

Jack Mihalovich 7/16

Ernest Blumberg 7/17

Jamie Schindler 7/17

Aaron Heskin 7/18 Tammuz 16

Samuel Kutin 7/18 Tammuz 16

Joseph Ripp 7/18

Edward Todtman 7/18

Pepi Ottenheimer 7/19

David Rosenzweig 7/19

Diana Garfinkle 7/20

Mamie Beck Dutton 7/21

Henry Kern 7/21

Bill Copeland 7/22

Kathy Kwasman 7/22

July 29

Helen Dubner 7/23 Tammuz 21

Dorothy Jacobs 7/23

Gordon Kent 7/24 Tammuz 22

Florence Todtman 7/24

Herbert Lewin 7/25

Elvera Rowland 7/25

Helene Gassenheimer 7/26

Nelson Harris, Jr. 7/26

Bertha Jacobs 7/26

Jack Morris Levine 7/26

Martha Hadra Rosenthal 7/26

Abe Schwartz 7/26

Carl Craner 7/27

Aranka Steinberg 7/27 Tammuz 25

William Alba 7/28

Iris Charney 7/28 Tammuz 26

Ashley Fiene 7/28

Alice Gumpert 7/28

Benjamin Rothmann 7/28

August 5

George Friedman 7/30

Norma Smith 7/30

Robert Brown 7/31

Marion Dubner 7/31


CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

Evan Ackiron & Rowena Manlapaz July 4 13thIvan Goldwasser & Melissa Raber July 4 6thMarc & Sandra Klein July 4 40thDeborah Banks & Randy Porter July 9 16thHerbert & Dorie Behrstock July 11 40thSkip & Kim Soskin July 11 19thElaine & Stephen Markowitz July 16 44thHoward & Sandra Sidorsky July 22 10thNancy & Greg Bloom July 24 7thRandy & Mavis Guber July 27 25th

Kathleen Garfinkle July 1Robert Garfinkle July 1Silvia Grassetti-Kruglikov July 1Daniel Kapler July 1Ellie Kruglikov July 2 12thHannah Kruglikov July 2 12thAdam Porter July 3 11thPhoenix Toth-Gross July 5 7thMatthew Becker July 6 9thNancy Wagner July 6Dorie Behrstock July 9Susan Greenspan July 10Elina Graham July 11 8thAdam Paget July 13 15thArnold Schneider July 13Samuel Skinner July 16 12thNancy Freed July 17Elana Swartzman July 17Mikhail Linetsky July 18Mel Waldorf July 18

Cantor Pamela Sawyer July 20Tracy Becker July 21Logan Carnerie July 21 10thJoyce August July 22Avi Graber July 22 14thGeorge Lozovik July 22Hannah Soltz July 22 15thRivka Ogorzalek July 24 10thMelissa Raber July 24Sarah Ffinch July 26Maxine Karell July 26Nicole Thresher July 27Eliana Whatley July 31 6th



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